Data Center Controls Tech, AWS AMER Controls

Amazon - Herndon, VA

Full-time

Herndon, VA

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About the position

The Controls Technician for Service & Construction will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team to ensure the highest standards of safety and security while innovating in building automation. The technician will actively participate in the deployment and servicing of these systems, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of AWS infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, service, and upgrade BMS and EPMS systems in multiple data centers.
• Mentor and train Facilities team members on BMS and EPMS operations.
• Audit, maintain, and manage computer enterprise asset management systems for BMS and EPMS installations.
• Manage small to medium size projects and programs.
• Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Conduct first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programming code and hardware for BMS and EPMS.
• Perform provisioning for servers, controllers, industrial PCs, and network configurations.
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors for compliance with AWS requirements.
• Support commissioning and systems level testing.
• Create red-lined drawings and documentation of systems.
• Follow change management processes for work requests and procedures.
• Participate in factory witnessed tests at vendor facilities.
• Recommend design improvements based on user consultation and system operation.
• Perform root cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
• Ensure proper safety methodology is utilized on site.
• Work on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Manage service agreements including vendor scheduling and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Technical diploma or Associate degree with one year of experience in industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical or mechanical operations experience.
• Minimum one year of experience working with computer components and operating systems.
• Basic understanding of industrial control systems, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of analog, discrete, and networked input/output signals.

Nice-to-haves

• One year experience working in a Data Center or mission critical environment.
• One year of experience with mission critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• ISA Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage cabling.

Benefits

• Flexible working culture
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Work-life balance initiatives